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A coach is only as good as his players. We are currently ranked 10th in the world for a reason. We simply don’t have the depth of talent that we had back in the 80’s and 90’s. Many reasons for this including the shrinking of the player pool of CHS rugby and poaching raids by NRL clubs on...

So much emphasis and debate on the 10 position which is of course an integral part of any rugby team, but without a dominant and abrasive forward pack and world class centres, I think our young 10’s are being unfairly criticised. They are still reasonably inexperienced at the international level...

The great Aussie 10 debate. Over the past 6 months I have read according to the G&G faithful that the following players should be selected to wear the coveted Wallaby 10 jersey in place of Lolesio, Donaldson and Lynagh - the three form 10’s of this year’s Super Rugby season. This despite some...

Creighton will be ahead of both of them. A 10 who will suit the playing style that McKellar will want to play.

I don’t see the point of selecting a 10 on the bench if Schmidt is not going to use them. That’s two weeks in a row where Lynagh and Donaldson haven’t been used. Better off picking an extra forward. Tonight was the perfect opportunity to give Donaldson some game time with 15 mins to go when the...

I’d bring Lukhan into the starting team and start with Tate. To beat the All Blacks we’ll need to score plenty of tries. Agree re Donaldson. Couldn’t understand why him and Gordon were dropped. He played some terrific attacking rugby against the Argies and kicked all his goals. Not sure what...

Yes agree Alex. The Wallabies attack has looked much improved in those games you mention. The ball seems to get to width when he plays. He’s definitely our best attacking 10. But like all our playmakers, he just needs to be more consistent with his all round game. And to nail that consistency...

Donaldson won the Nathan Sharpe medal at 10. Don’t think Cron will be shifting him anytime soon. Pasitoa is a terrific footballer but more of a 12 for me. I just hope he gets back on the field and his body holds up. Burey or Potter for the 15 jersey.

Ridiculous suggestion. There is a lot more to playing 10 than having “good instincts for where the space is.” Those instincts are much more suited at 15 where there is more space to take advantage of. For one, Jorgensen doesn’t have a strong kicking game which is so important in the modern...

Good looking team. I’d like to see Donaldson given another start. He was one of our better players last weekend. It is no coincidence that the Wallabies have played their best attacking rugby with him at 10. He can really sniff out a gap and takes the ball to the line well. And I believe his...

Agree. A very calm and astute player. Too slow for the wing imo.

Donaldson was replaced by Lynagh at the 55min mark with the score at 20-24 and the game still in the balance. Up until then I thought he was one of our better players. Lynagh made no impact whatsoever which was disappointing considering the hype around him. One of Donaldson’s exits he did well...

3. Kellaway 2. Donaldson 1. Frost

Why would u think they were?? Had people suggested that?? One has never played Super Rugby (Gibbs) and the other…one full game of Super Rugby (Bowen). For people to think that they are a possible consideration is absolutely ridiculous and probably shows how little they know about the game...

The Waratahs have a history of stifling the ability and potential of up and coming 10s…Mason, Harrison, Donaldson and Edmed but to name a few. Let’s hope the trend doesn’t continue.

Stewart was excellent for the Force this year combining brilliantly with Donaldson as a second playmaker. Having a few different ball players in a team creates doubt in the opposition defence opening up attacking opportunities and affords teams more variety in attack. Think Mo’unga/Barrett and...

Lolesio, Donaldson and Lynagh were the form 10’s this season thus the reason they were selected by Schmidt. Bowen and Pasitoa are talented players but need a season or two dominating Super Rugby before even being close to being considered. Same applies to Edmed, HMP and co. Test footy is a...

One try in 160 mins of footy for the Wallabies is a serious concern. We can’t expect to be competitive if we’re not scoring tries. Our attack seems very limited. Not sure if that’s the game plan or the cattle? Would like to see Hamish Stewart be given a run at 12. We need another playmaker to...

I read somewhere recently that Easts didn’t enter any teams (U12-U18) at the recent NSWJRU State Championships. Do they have any juniors?

I have seen this mentioned numerous times before and it’s a ridiculous suggestion. I don’t think people realise how difficult a position 10 is - especially in the modern game. It is the most scrutinised position in rugby. It takes years and years of experience to master the position with plenty...